A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3714575 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3716458 epoch_slot_no: 1258 block_no: 3714401 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-01 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cacd1528f757eee4e320b8a663f5a3f37b8a38afa4f5b16c123a3efdbc67000Block Operator
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